Roger Raymond

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss invoices, debts owed to the council, and the management of council assets. The committee agreed to improve communication with advice agencies, reduce the use of bailiffs, and ensure timely payments to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They also discussed the need for greater transparency and a more uniform approach to lease agreements for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.

South East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

South East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 6.30 pm

The South East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee met to discuss sickle cell services, the reconfiguration of cancer treatment services for children, and dentistry. Councillor Christine Banton was elected chair, and Councillor Aliya Sheikh was elected vice-chair. The committee also agreed to the minutes of the previous meeting held on 1 February 2024.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 11 March 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting discussed and agreed to recommendations on three key issues: a review of library services; how the Council supports cultural and performing arts; and the night-time economy in the borough. There was concern that plans to cut £1 million from the libraries' revenue budget would affect staffing, the range of books available and opening hours. In relation to the Council's support for culture and performing arts, the Committee recommended that it should do more to promote the borough's cultural provision, especially to raise the profile of grassroots organisations. Finally, the Committee recommended that the Council do more to increase the police presence and develop security partnerships to address safety concerns in key night-life areas and on public transport at night.

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 16 January 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee noted the Regulator for Social Housing's inspection report and its award of a C2 grading for the borough, and made seven recommendations about future engagement with the Regulator. The Sub-Committee also considered a report on Major Works and Building Safety and made eight recommendations relating to it.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 21 January 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting considered two reports, one on the council's employment, skills and training programmes and another on the future of 'Key Guarantees' that were made to residents living on estates that are due to be, or may be, redeveloped. The committee agreed to note both reports, as well as agree a number of recommendations relating to both topics.